The never-ending struggle of wanting to get slim versus binge eating is real. Especially for someone living in Kolkata, staying away from street food is like asking a kid to do rocket science. What-so-ever, every second Bengali youth’s new year resolutions or Durga Puja intention is to get slim.

But these resolutions break at the very next Fuchka stall, or with the aroma of Mutton Biryani, or with the breakfast platter of fulko luchi and aloo dum. No matter how much you go walking, gyming, or exercising, no weight loss plan works without a proper diet.

So, if you have firmly decided to look slim, hot and happening this year, your first goal is to eat right. Before you set your exercise regimen, begin by eating healthy and controlling the drool urges. If this seems too difficult, here we bring to you alternatives to junk and some healthy food to begin your diet today.

Foods to start your day

1. Peanut butter and brown bread

Peanut butter is rich in protein. So it helps you snack healthy and build up least on carbohydrates and fats. Along with this, you can have brown bread or multigrain bread, to keep your tummy full.

2. Frozen yoghurt

Your ice cream cravings can be solved with this great alternative. Ice creams are frozen fats. Instead, have frozen yoghurt that tastes great and nourishes your body.

3. Chickpeas Chaat

For those, who love chaat kind of snacks, can have Chickpeas chaat made with chickpeas and raw onions, green chillies, tomatoes and a dash of black salt.

4. Almonds and other nuts

Nuts contain essential oils which are needed by the body for proper nourishment. So, have a handful of nuts of your choice every day.

Healthy and Less Fat Lunch for a Bengali

1. A small bowl of rice

2. Bigger potion of vegetable chorchori made in olive oil

3. Begun Pora

4. Posto, Or any vegetable made with posto (poppy seeds)

5. Low-fat fish grilled (gravy, if you prefer, made in olive oil)

Tea Time

1. Tea with skimmed milk or lemon/ black tea with sugar-free oats biscuits

2. Boiled peas

3. Pumpkin seeds

Low fat dinner

1. Have a chicken shorba made in less oil, or vegetable soup, or any low-fat soup.

2. Grilled or smoked chicken or fish

3. Oats khichdi or daliya

4. Whole wheat roti with low-fat vegetables.

So, choose from the above list, and witness the transformation that you always wanted to see.